I recently landed a full-time salaried Gov't Affairs position w/ a large electric utility in my state. I would think this would sound good to schools but I've already submitted all my apps. Should I update the schools that I haven't heard back from yet? How should I go about this?

Once you do, either an updated resume would work, or a simple email / letter that says "I wanted to let you know I recently took a job with blah blah blah where I blah blah blah all day, and will continue working there for the next XX months" would work too and specifically highlight your new experience.

It won't matter very much to your application. LSAT and GPA are all that matter. It may signal to the schools that you care enough about their decision that you are following up with them, but again if your LSAT and GPA suck, you won't get in.

duckmoney wrote:I wouldn't make any moves until you actually start working.

Once you do, either an updated resume would work, or a simple email / letter that says "I wanted to let you know I recently took a job with blah blah blah where I blah blah blah all day, and will continue working there for the next XX months" would work too and specifically highlight your new experience.

fyi: just finished my 1st week in the position... had to skip last week of classes/rearrange finals scheduling w/ profs to start on time.

If indicating # of months I actually intend on spending here shows an obvious preference to defer enrollment for a year, I assume that it would be viewed negatively (I havent even received decisions yet, mind you).

boosk wrote:fyi: just finished my 1st week in the position... had to skip last week of classes/rearrange finals scheduling w/ profs to start on time.

If indicating # of months I actually intend on spending here shows an obvious preference to defer enrollment for a year, I assume that it would be viewed negatively (I havent even received decisions yet, mind you).

Any thoughts?

Thanks again guys.

Unless your numbers are too good to pass up, I wouldn't give then any indication that you want to defer. You could say "I plan to work there until beginning classes..."

Total law school applications have been dropping fast, and everything indicates this trend will either continue next year or at least level out. You're probably better off waiting and applying early next cycle with a year of actual work experience than applying now and deferring.

duckmoney wrote:Total law school applications have been dropping fast, and everything indicates this trend will either continue next year or at least level out. You're probably better off waiting and applying early next cycle with a year of actual work experience than applying now and deferring.